Modern man's war on women has a long, sordid history. The rock upon which Christianity was built was misogny.
"Any woman who was mouthy or even a little bit different was more vulnerable to being named as a witch during that time. We could easily have ended up amongst the accused."
https://www.rte.ie/culture/2026/1024/1596322-they-did-not-go-quietly-inside-irelands-last-witch-trial/
Gerry McGovern
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